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Brotwurst vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brotwurst and ground turkey

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while ground turkey has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 45% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 4 times less saturated fat than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 9.93g of saturated fat, while ground turkey contains 2.669g.
  • The amount of sodium in ground turkey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Ground turkey, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.9%
~equal in Potassium ~294mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +167.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2162.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.917g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Ground turkey
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Ground turkey DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 78mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.633mg 39%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 8.724mg 34%
Saturated fat 9.93g 2.669g 33%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.34µg 30%
Fats 27.8g 10.4g 27%
Selenium 17µg 31.1µg 26%
Protein 14.3g 27.37g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 3.458g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.193mg 23%
Phosphorus 134mg 254mg 17%
Choline 78.2mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.077mg 14%
Cholesterol 63mg 93mg 10%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.11mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg 8%
Calories 323kcal 203kcal 6%
Iron 1.03mg 1.52mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Calcium 48mg 28mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 2.917g 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.211mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 11IU 8IU 0%
Potassium 281mg 294mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Ground turkey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Brotwurst
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.261g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.